Eminem’s Air Jordan 4 “Encore” Rumored to Release to the Public in 2027

Eminem’s custom sneakers from Jordan Brand have remained incredibly exclusive even twenty years removed from their original creation. Now, new leaks say the “Encore” Air Jordan 4 will release to the public next year.

Jordan Brand has created some incredible sneakers over the years, some harder to get than others. One of their most elusive styles of the early 2000s comes from Eminem, one of the most prolific rappers of the era. Marshall Mathers had a strong relationship with Nike, though most of his sneakers were created in very limited runs as auction items or friends and family exclusives. The initial releases in the early 2000s featured a number of Air Force styles with Shady Records or album-specific branding, before moving on to a Charity Air Max series in 2006 that covered a huge array of sneakers including AM90, 95 97, 180, 2003, and more. Nestled in the middle of these two eras is the iconic “Encore” Air Jordan 4.

The Jordan 4 remains one of the most sought-after sneakers in history. Released the same year as Undefeated’s similarly scarce Air Jordan 4, the “Encore” pair was made to celebrate the album, and rumored to be limited to just 50 pairs in existence. Most were given to friends and family, with a select few given out to fans through a contest. The pair is one of the only all-blue pairs of the AJ4 in existence, coloring the upper in ‘blue ribbon’ nubuck, with black details, silver eyelets, and Eminem branding inside the tongues and pull tabs. This week, new leaks say that the pair will finally get a wide release, with some small changes, in 2027. Instead of the red branding on the original, all logos will now come in a Game Purple shade, a small alteration to separate them from the OGs.

EMINEM X AIR JORDAN 4 “ENCORE” RELEASE INFORMATION

Over twenty years since its initial creation, Eminem’s stunning blue pair of the Air Jordan 4 is rumored to release to the public for the first time next year, on May 15th, 2027. Details on the retail pair will be slightly altered, using purple branding instead of red, but will reportedly retain the Eminem logo inside the tongues. Pairs will likely be tough to get, but available through both Nike and select retailers for $230.

Eminem x Air Jordan 4 “Encore”
Color: Blue Ribbon/Game Purple-Stealth-Black
Style Code: JJ3098-400
Release Date: May 15, 2027
Price: $230

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